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Dreams of being your own boss? Sign up for the Gauntlet
Read full article: Dreams of being your own boss? Sign up for the GauntletIf you have an idea to start your own business, or already have a business you are looking to expand, registration is now open for the 11th annual Gauntlet Business Program and Competition hosted by the Advancement Foundation.
VMI no longer participating in Inaugural events due to weather
Read full article: VMI no longer participating in Inaugural events due to weatherThe Presidential Inaugural Committee notified the Virginia Military Institute (VMI), that due to weather and the movement of the events indoors, VMI would not be participating in the inaugural events this year.
Roanoke’s Skyline Sizzles: Discover Six and Sky during Restaurant Week!”
Read full article: Roanoke’s Skyline Sizzles: Discover Six and Sky during Restaurant Week!”Six and Sky co-owner J.D. Sutphin joined us in studio Saturday to share what makes this upscale rooftop grille a must-visit destination during Roanoke Restaurant Week
Suspect in Isaac Cunningham Case to Be Tried as Adult
Read full article: Suspect in Isaac Cunningham Case to Be Tried as AdultA judge has decided to transfer the case of the minor suspect accused of killing 15-year-old Isaac Cunningham to adult court, marking a significant step towards justice for Isaac's family.
Missing child found, father arrested following missing persons incident in Lynchburg
Read full article: Missing child found, father arrested following missing persons incident in LynchburgA child was found and his father was arrested following reports of both of them missing out of Lynchburg, Lynchburg Police Department said.
Meet Ayanna Stamps-Glover, Lynchburg City Schools’ 2024-25 Teacher of the Year
Read full article: Meet Ayanna Stamps-Glover, Lynchburg City Schools’ 2024-25 Teacher of the YearA true team player. Passionate. Innovative. Those were some of the words used to describe Ayanna Stamps-Glover, a special education teacher who has been named the 2024-25 Lynchburg City Schools (LCS) Teacher of the Year.
Foodies, Rejoice! Downtown Lynchburg Restaurant Week kicks off Friday
Read full article: Foodies, Rejoice! Downtown Lynchburg Restaurant Week kicks off FridayIf you’re looking for weekend plans, Downtown Lynchburg Restaurant Week kicks off Friday, featuring a ton of local eateries that’ll keep your tastebuds happy.
Healing Hearts: Community Unites to Support Young Lives After Tragedy
Read full article: Healing Hearts: Community Unites to Support Young Lives After TragedyPurple Heart Homes and the Lynchburg Area Veterans Council are rallying support to help orphaned siblings by expanding their aunt's home, following a tragic event involving a veteran.
Montgomery Co. Schools to use cameras, AI to catch drivers illegally passing school buses
Read full article: Montgomery Co. Schools to use cameras, AI to catch drivers illegally passing school busesMontgomery County Public Schools and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office are cracking down on drivers illegally passing school buses.
Jefferson Forest High School to earn designation of a heart-safe school
Read full article: Jefferson Forest High School to earn designation of a heart-safe schoolOn Dec. 4, 2024, Jefferson Forest became the first school in Bedford County to earn the designation of a heart-safe school through Project ADAM and the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU.
Bedford Police Department charges woman in daycare child abuse case
Read full article: Bedford Police Department charges woman in daycare child abuse caseThe Bedford Police Department has reported that they have charged a local woman with child abuse following an investigation into incidents at a daycare facility.
Some local flights canceled as winter storm moves through Virginia
Read full article: Some local flights canceled as winter storm moves through VirginiaNearly 7,000 flights across the country have been affected by a high-intensity winter storm, resulting in 6,993 delays and 1,517 cancellations as of 4:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 6.
Public Works Teams in Blacksburg Preparing for Possible Wintry Mix
Read full article: Public Works Teams in Blacksburg Preparing for Possible Wintry MixAs winter weather looms, nearby communities are preparing for the possibility of a wintry mix in the coming days. With road safety a top priority, local public works departments are taking action to ensure streets remain clear.
Virginia school districts secure more than $201,000 in grants to boost breakfast programs
Read full article: Virginia school districts secure more than $201,000 in grants to boost breakfast programsSeveral school districts across the Commonwealth will be receiving thousands of dollars to make sure students can start their day off with a full stomach.
Montgomery County, Roanoke City and Salem City public schools to receive grant to expand school breakfast
Read full article: Montgomery County, Roanoke City and Salem City public schools to receive grant to expand school breakfastNo Hungry Kid is helping expand access even further into 2025 with new school nutrition grants. RCPS, Montogomery Co. Public Schools and SCPS were awarded money as part of that expansion.